Here are 9 Amazing Health

Benufits of Carrots.

1. Boosts eye health are you or your child struggling with poor eyesight? Carrots to the rescue! Carrots have been regarded as the fool-proof traditional remedy to improve eyesight. According to the book Healing food carrots are rich in lutein and lycopene which help maintain good eyesight and night vision. The high amount of vitamin A also helps boost a healthy eyesight.

2. Aids Weight Loss If you are on a weight loss diet, your diet must include foods that are high on fiber, and carrots with both soluble and insoluble fibers perfectly fit the bill. Fiber takes the longest to digest and thus promotes a feeling of fullness and prevents you from bingeing on other fattening foods.

3. Ensures bowel regularity and helps in digestion.The significant amount of dietary fiber in carrots plays an important role in maintaining good digestive health. Fiber makes your stool bulky which helps it pass smoothly through the digestive tract and prevents conditions like constipation.

4. Fights cholesterol and boosts heart health.The high fibre quotient of carrots also boosts heart health removing excess LDL cholesterol from the walls of arteries and blood vessels. According to the book 'Healing Foods' by DK Publishing carrots "contains a form of calcium easily assimilated by the body that may help lower "unhealthy " (LDL) cholesterol levels.

5. Lowers Blood Pressure Alongwith lowering the levels of bad cholesterol, carrots are packed with potassium. Potassium helps relax the tension in your blood vessels and arteries, which enhances the blood flow circulation and brings down your elevated BP. High blood pressure is linked to conditions like atherosclerosis, strokes, and heart attacks. So load up on carrots for a step towards a healthier heart.

6. Boosts skin health The juicy red wonders can help give your skin a radiant glow too. Apart from the beta carotene, lutein and lycopene, the high silicon content of the root can promote healthy skin and nails. To amke the most of it's nutrition have them raw. 

7. Boosts immunity Carrots are packed with various vitamins, minerals and antioxidants such as vitamins B6 and K, potassium, phosphorous, etc. which contribute to bone health, stronger nervous system and help improve brain power. The antioxidants, apart from helping the body against free radical damage, guard the body against harmful bacteria, viruses and inflammation.

8. Helps your gut Carrots are a high-fiber food, containing 3.58 grams of fiber per one-cup serving of raw carrots. Fiber can help some people maintain healthy and regular bowel movements, says Rice, aiding with your overall gut health. 

If you're looking to get the most fiber possible, opt for raw overcooked carrots. "When a food is cooked, the fiber walls get softer and may break down slightly thus reducing some of the fiber in the food, although not by much," says Rice.

9. High in antioxidants Carrots are loaded with antioxidants, which are compounds that fight free radicals. Free radicals can cause oxidative stress resulting in health problems like cardiovascular disease and cancer. 

Therefore, regularly consuming foods like carrots that are rich in antioxidants can help protect against disease and maintain good health.

So what are you waiting for? Load up on carrots and make most of their health benefits this winter!